Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 360W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 10,752 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 900.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.3 TFLOPS | 112.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 161.1 TOPS | 450.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 10 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,801 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 450.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 900.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance measures 40.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 2080 against 112.6 TFLOPS dense on the RTX 5080. This gap indicates the RTX 5080 processes matrix operations in training and inference at roughly 2.8 times the rate of the RTX 2080 when both operate in dense FP16 mode. Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 5080 versus 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080 supports larger batch sizes during model execution. Dense INT8 throughput reaches 161.1 TOPS on the RTX 2080 compared to 450.2 TOPS dense on the RTX 5080. Sparse FP16 figures of 225.1 TFLOPS apply only to the RTX 5080 and cannot be compared directly to the RTX 2080 dense value.
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RTX 2080
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When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 suits environments constrained by 215W TDP limits or PCIe 3.0 interconnects. Its 8 to 11 GB GDDR6 configuration remains adequate for smaller inference tasks where 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 meets baseline requirements without exceeding power budgets.
When to Choose the RTX 5080
Its 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 enable higher throughput on training and inference relative to prior generation hardware.
Use Cases
The RTX 5080 provides 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 16 GB VRAM that exceed the RTX 2080 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 8 to 11 GB capacity.
The RTX 5080 delivers 450.2 TOPS dense INT8 and 960 GB/s bandwidth for larger batch processing than the RTX 2080 161.1 TOPS dense INT8.
The RTX 5080 225.1 TFLOPS dense FP8 supports efficient parameter updates beyond the RTX 2080 published limits.
The RTX 5080 960 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB VRAM accommodate higher resolution generation compared to the RTX 2080 448 GB/s and 8 to 11 GB.
The RTX 5080 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 exceeds the RTX 2080 10 TFLOPS FP32 for numerical simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between RTX 2080 and RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 2080 reaches 10 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5080 reaches 56.3 TFLOPS FP32. This difference affects general purpose compute throughput across both cards.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 5080 provides 960 GB/s bandwidth compared to 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080. Higher bandwidth reduces data movement bottlenecks during tensor operations.
What are the TDP ratings for RTX 2080 and RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 2080 lists 215W TDP and the RTX 5080 lists 360W TDP. Power draw influences system design choices for each card.
Does the RTX 5080 support sparsity in FP16?▾
The RTX 5080 lists 225.1 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity in addition to 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX 2080 lists only 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the RTX 5080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and RTX 5080 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the RTX 2080 have compared to the RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and RTX 5080 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the RTX 2080 and the RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 5080 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5080 delivers 2.8x the dense FP16 throughput (112.6 vs 40.3 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
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